carpfisher
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We had what we call a "Fun Trial" at the club this week end. My bud brought his 5 month old Spring out to run with my Sam. Because it is a fun (read training) trial if desired, they will flag the bird location. Pups was on a 50' check and Sam is hunting. Low cover so it was easy for pup to move around. Aft first she kind of hung back but then got the idea and was chasing Sam around. Sam locks up on the 1st bidr so we ease Sophie down wind "help" her find the bird. About 30 sec.'s of sniffin' around , she finds the bird tucked in the grass. So, kudo's for finding the bird but she really was not very excited about finding the bird. Just kind of sniffed it for a while then started to wander off. Eased her back in and flushed it with my toe. again, not much reaction. Good news: no reaction to the .410. Sam retrieved and when we brought the bird, quail, to her, she seemed a bit scared of the bird. we didn't force anything and she continued to "hunt" (chase)with Sam.
So, my concern is a general lack of birdiness. Should we be worrying? Yeah, it was her 1st field time and all that, but still. My 3 Bird dogs were bird nuts from the 1st scent. I just haven't seen a dog that showed so little interest interested in something that was alive.
So, my concern is a general lack of birdiness. Should we be worrying? Yeah, it was her 1st field time and all that, but still. My 3 Bird dogs were bird nuts from the 1st scent. I just haven't seen a dog that showed so little interest interested in something that was alive.